On Thursday, March 20, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his wife Hilda hosted their annual Women’s History Month Celebration at the New York Botanical Gardens. Among those honored this year were Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez; New York City Public Advocate Letitia James; New York Stated Education Department Regents Member Dr. Betty Rosa. Community advocate…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has released a new report outlining the positive effects the future redevelopment of the Special Harlem River Waterfront District will have on The Bronx. As noted in the report, the redevelopment of the Special Harlem River Waterfront District (SHRWD)—located between East 138th and East 149th Streets—will bring no less…
“Today, Mayor de Blasio took a bold step forward for the people of this City by signing the amended ‘paid sick leave’ legislation into law. This new law will provide all Bronxites, and in fact all New Yorkers, the protection they need should they or a loved one fall ill, and I’m proud to support…
“I am saddened by the passing of a woman who spent most of her life dedicated to serving our community, Sister Thomas. ‘“Sister Thomas always did God’s work outside the church walls and gained the love and admiration of all through her tireless work in the Bronx. “She was a long time member of Bronx…
“March for Meals” Puts a Spotlight on Food Insecurity Among the Aging Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Beth Shapiro, Executive Director of Citymeals-on-Wheels, took The Bronx by foot today as they delivered meals to three Citymeals-on-Wheels recipients to focus attention on the growing problems of food insecurity and malnutrition among the borough’s homebound elderly.…
“I am incredibly disheartened that the State Senate failed to pass the DREAM Act for New York State last night. This was a critical piece of legislation that would have greatly benefited immigrant families in every corner of this state. Last night, partisan politics got in the way of common sense,” said Bronx Borough President…
Senator Presses for Space That Benefits the Community, Strengthens the South Bronx Local Economy Gillibrand: “The Voices of Bronx Residents Must Be Heard” Bronx, NY – As the United States Postal Service (USPS) moves ahead with the second phase of the sale of the historic Bronx post office, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged USPS to…
Contest Will Encourage Boro Students to Help Keep Their Neighborhoods Clean Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the launch of the “Respect Our Block” Poster Contest. The contest will be open to elementary, middle and high school students across the borough, and will invite individual students or groups of students to create a…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and artist Daniel Hauben, a resident of Van Cortlandt Village, survey Hauben’s “Bronx Vortex” at the Borough President’s office. The piece is part of an ongoing art exhibit celebrating the centennial of Bronx County. As one of the many events celebrating the centennial of Bronx County, Bronx Borough President…
“I am delighted that the New York State Assembly passed the DREAM Act for the second time. The passage of this critical legislation is over-due and will bring much needed relief to thousands of students across the Bronx, the City and State. As I mentioned in the ‘State of The Borough’ last week, this bill will…